Hale Farm Campsite
Hale Farm Campsite
4.94 /5
Set on a family-run, working farm in 56 acres of peaceful Sussex countryside, Hale Farm Campsite is a blissful rural site, ideal for some peace and quiet. Enjoy tent camping on spacious grass pitches or treat yourself to a stay in the luxury shepherd's hut or the bell tent village. Within easy reach of charming pubs, picturesque walks and great attractions like Drusillas Park, there will be plenty to keep you busy!
Runner up of Best Campsite South East England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards
Peaceful, rural campsite near the Cuckmere Valley, 20 minutes from Eastbourne and the coast
Set on a working farm with produce available, meet friendly animals including alpacas and donkeys!
Within 15 minutes of Knockhatch Adventure Park, Drusillas Park, the South Downs and Lewes
About Hale Farm Campsite
Nestled amongst glorious farmland, just 20 minutes from the coast, this rural camping and glamping site provides the ultimate countryside escape. Within walking distance of a brewery, pub and cafe and within easy reach of Eastbourne, Lewes and Herstmonceux, you'll be in an ideal location for exploring East Sussex. The site offers 34 non-allocated grass pitches, meaning you simply put up your tent in the spot that's right for you. Each pitch also comes with its own complimentary fire pit, perfect for evenings or toasting marshmallows and making smores. For those who prefer glamping, the site also has three bell tents which are located in the bell tent village neighbouring the site. Each 7m bell tents sleeps up to six guests, equipped with a double bed, triple bunk bed and an additional camp bed if required. Inside you will also find bedside tables, seating, battery-powered lights, crockery and cutlery, along with books and games to keep the kids occupied. If you're looking for a bit of added luxury, this can be found with the site's shepherd's hut, perfect for couples. Sleeping up to two, the shepherd's hut comes with a full-sized double bed, fresh linen, table and chairs, charging points, a micro kitchen with a sink, Smev oven, crockery and cooking utensils. Outside you will also have your own private garden area, featuring BBQ and fire pit, along with a table and chairs, perfect for al fresco dining. There are many animals to meet onsite too. See the donkeys, mini Shetland ponies, sheep, pygmy goats, Oxfordshire sandy and black pigs, free-range chickens, geese and ducks. You can also feed the animals and purchase produce from the farm, including eggs for your full English. Sorry, no dogs allowed.
Hale Farm Campsite is open from 12/04 to 29/09 in 2024 and from 25/04 to 13/09 in 2025.
Facilities include flushing toilets, gas-fired hot showers and undercover washing-up areas. Each pitch also has its own fire pit.
The Six Bells pub and The Gun Inn are both under a five minute drive away and serve food and drink. The Chiddingly Village Shop and Cafe is a 15 minute walk away for picking up the essentials.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 38 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
34 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 8 people
Spacious, non-allocated grass pitches without electric, for tent camping only. Each pitch has its own fire pit.
4.94 /5
94%
would recommend
"Exceeded all expectations. Quite beautiful, well kept and thought out. A real gem"
Jude A - Sep 2024
"Scott & Ruth were impeccable hosts. Their farm and campsite is just stunning!"
Sara-Bryony L - Sep 2024
"We can't recommend this place enough ... with access to the farm and petting animals"
Georgina B - Aug 2023
Stunning site
Recommends site
Jude A
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I stayed in the Shepherd's Hut at Hale Farm for two nights to access things I was doing in Firle, Lewes and Chiddingly. The site exceeded all expectations. Quite beautiful, well kept and thought out. A real gem.
Absolutely amazing!
Recommends site
Sara-Bryony L
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Scott & Ruth were impeccable hosts. Their farm and campsite is just stunning! So peaceful and nothing was too much trouble. Facilities were immaculate and pitches were ample big enough. Definitely going back next summer and have told everyone about them! Highly recommend.
Wonderful place
Recommends site
Christopher L
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I would definitely stay here again, it was so peaceful, no dogs barking, no loud music. Bliss. The owners were welcoming and respectful. Things to do: visit Lee Miller House and gallery. Birling Gap walk was wonderful, you can stop off at the cafe for a coffee and also admire the view.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Chiddingly area
Though you might be nestled amongst tranquil farmland, the site is still within easy reach of some of East Sussex's most popular attractions. A 35 minute walk will take you to the Gun Brewery and Taproom where you enjoy a brewery tour and tasting, or simply sit back and enjoy a cold pint and some street food in the taproom.
For a fun family day out, Drusillas Park is just a 15 minute drive away. The zoo is full of friendly animals for you to see and meet including meerkats, penguins, red pandas, sloths, capybaras and many more!
When the weather warms up, a trip to Eastbourne (25 minutes) is a must. The pebble beach and blue waters are perfect for swimming, whilst Eastbourne Pier provides hours of fun with an arcade and even a Jazz lounge.
Herstmonceux Castle can also be found just a 25 minute drive away. The restored medieval castle offers 300 acres of glorious, manicured Elizabethan gardens, full of secret corners and beautiful plant life.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Knockhatch Adventure Park (10 minutes)
- The Observatory Science Centre (20 minutes)
- Lewes Castle and Museum (20 minutes)
- National Trust - Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters (30 minutes)
- National Trust - Standen House and Garden (40 minutes)
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